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Curriculum Overview

Academy Curriculum 2018 – 2019 The academy curriculum is under constant review in order to ensure that we have the best provision for all of our pupils. The information below provides an overview of what pupils and students will study in 2017 – 2018 in each subject area, though the pattern may change in future years in light of curriculum developments and changes in legislation.

Art- KS3, 4 and 5 Overview

Year Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

7

How to shade KA: Pencil tonal still life

Colour theory & watercolour KA: colour theory & painting

Insects KA: Insects composition, mixed media

Gaudi architecture KA: Gaudi decorative mindmap

Islamic Art, architecture, calligraphy and patterns

8 What is landscape? KA: Hundertwasser Landscape painting

Identity- Who are you? KA: Pop art/Identity mixed media art

Fruit project (pattern) KA: fruit inspired outcome

9

1 & 2 point perspective

KA: Design a perspective room or

street scene

Drawing facial features & proportions KA: Pencil tonal Self Portrait

Observational Cubist still life mixed media outcome

Graffiti KA: Exam Drawing

Digital Famous Painting Parody Still Life/ Nature - pen & oil pastels

10

The Sea (incorporating Formal elements and materials) CAU: A1 final outcome

CAU: Natural Forms (initially in Cubism Style) CAU: Photography inspired outcome

11 Improve CAU &/or create mini CAU project Externally Set Task project Examinations

12

What is Drawing? Colour Theory Larger scale work CAU: Final outcome CAU: personal project

Experimenting with wide range of different materials e.g. dry point etching etc. & Art History

CAU: Individual projects

13 CAU: personal project & essay Feb: Externally Set Task project Examinations

Business Studies – KS3, 4 and 5 Overview


Y9 Creating & running a Business

Creating & running a Business

Unique investigations Unique investigations

Unique investigations

Unique investigations

Y10 Enterprise and entrepreneurship

Spotting a business opportunity

Assessment: enterprise & start up

Putting a business idea into practice Assessment: Business finance

Making the business effective Assessment: Marketing mix Options for start up

Understanding external influences on businesses Assessment: Technology & Business

Understanding external influences on businesses Assessment: Y10 Mock

Growing the business Assessment: The economy

Y11 Effective people management Effective financial management Assessment Cash flow & Break Even

Wider world affecting business Assessment Full Unit 1& 3 paper

Unit 1 & 3 Review Unit 1 & 3 Review Assessment: Full Unit 1& 3 paper

Exam Prep Exam Prep

Y12 Marketing Finance

Marketing operations

People External environment

People External Environment

Exam prep Strategy Global marketing

Y13 Finance Trade

Strategic decisions Globalisation

Change Management Trade Blocs

Exam Prep Examinations Examinations

Computer Science and ICT – KS3, 4 and 5 Overview


Y7 Computer

Science

Algorithms and Programming


Data Handling: Databases Data Handling: Spreadsheets

Web technologies and the Internet


Y8 Computer

Science






Y9 Computer

Science






Y10 Computer

Science

Python Programming Skills. Algorithms. Binary Logic

Data representation and compression

Computer Hardware. Low Level Languages

File Handling. Testing Software. Practice NEA task

Practice NEA task

Y10 OCR National IT

Stages of the project life cycle and the tasks carried out in each stage

legislation, its implications and applications

Spreadsheets and Databases

Spreadsheets and Databases

Databases and reviews

Databases and reviews

Y11 Computer

Science

NEA Coursework/ Networks

NEA. Revision for Mock Exam

NEA. Cyber Security/ Ethical, Legal and Environmental Issues

Revision for final exams

Revision until exam.

Examinations

Y11 GCSE ICT

CAU Work Database Model and Report

CAU Work Digital Advert and Website. Revision for Mock Exam.

CAU Work Digital Advert and Website. Revision for final exam.

CAU Final Review. Revision for final exam.

Revision Examinations

Y12 Computer

Science

Fundamentals of Programming. Computer Systems.

Theory of Computation. Data Structures. Data Representation.

Computer Organisation and Architecture. Programming, subroutines and scope of variable.

Consequences of use of computers. Communication and Networking. Work on Skeleton Code.

Object Orientated Programming. Databases. Skeleton Code.

Revision for Mock Exam. Exploratory work on NEA.

Y13 Computer

Science

NEA. Data Structures. Data Representation. Computer Organisation and Architecture. Initial work on skeleton code.

NEA. Algorithms. Preparation for Mock Exam. Networks.

NEA. Computational Thinking. Theory of Computation. Revision.

NEA. Revision for exam.

Revision. Examinations

Design and Technology Curriculum – KS3 Overview (done on a class rotation basis throughout the year) Subject Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 FOOD Healthy Eating – theory based on health and safety in

the kitchen, Eatwell Guide and 5 a day. Practical work to include group soup activity, individual practical work - salad, filled baked potatoes, healthy snack and drink. Basic skills – theory based on using the cooker/baked products. Practical work - Scones and apple crumble (rubbing in method)

Basic skills - theory based on cooking/baking methods, ingredients and standard components. Practical work to include – fruit muffins, fruit and cinnamon swirls, pizza, pasta bake, and soup.

Food markets/street food – research based on street food around the world, food (farmers) markets. Theory based on macro and micro nutrients. Practical work – wraps and wedges with dips, stir fry, spaghetti bolognese, pies/ pasties, cup cakes.

GRAPHICS Theory based on new course key words. Pop-up card, to include initial modelling, development model and final product. Focus on collage (use of various papers/cards and hand drawing skills/coloured pencil. Envelope. Theory about different types of paper/card. Simple slot together decoration using given template for half. Use of 2D Design, Photoshop and construction skills.

Theory based on new course key words. Look at colour and composition in more detail. Use of mixed media (mainly wet and printing) to create a background for gift bag. Learn to scan, manipulate on Photoshop, add to gift bag and construct. Ext: to add silhouette images to gift bag and manipulate further. Theory re how gift bag would be printed in industry. Mini photo frame to fit in gift bag. 2D Design, initial template given, Photoshop and construction from thin foam board.

Information CD/DVD packaging based on a theme from a given selection.

PRODUCT DESIGN

Key ring project (current yr9 project) – Skills – ICT /CAD CAM – Art / graphic designers (listed from current Graphics course) research and analysis – Adding colour (9 hours with evaluation / make book review / test) Drawing skills from the current yr7 project – Orthographic – 1 / 2 point perspective – google sketch up – hook design (9 hours) 3d model of sketch house design.

Plastics project – Flower holder (9 hours) Drawing skill / Optical illusion: Typography development Collage / mark making skills Printing skills, using old toys / paper towels / bubble wrap (pupils bring in) (6 hours) Extra time for review / make booklets / tests Build a spinning optical illusion product, using dowel, foam board, coloured pens / pencils, glue (4 hours)

Shop front – Research skills – focusing on the following bullet points: Colour, Tone, Line, Composition, Typography, Imagery Designing of the shop front (collage work using mixed media) / making Development, Evaluation (15 hours) Drawing skills recap from year 7 – orthographic – isometric (3 hours)

TEXTILES Cushion project theory based on health and safety in the Textiles room. Research of existing products, design ideas, skills used, planning, evaluation. Practical work – learning to use sewing machine, making a cushion. DIY Skills – practical activity – sewing on a button, sewing a hem, turning a hem with wonderweb.

(16 hours and 2 hours)

Apron project – theory based on research of clothes and fabric for workwear, design brief, design ideas, skills used, planning, evaluation. Practical work – making an apron to include pocket and decoration. (18 hours)

Tie dye project – theory to include upcycling, tie dye methods, research, design ideas, planning, evaluation. Practical work – upcycled tie dyed tee shirt. Sock monkey project – practical work – a sock monkey or similar (9 hours each project)

Design and Technology Curriculum – KS3 Overview


7

Food Healthy Eating Basic skills Textiles Cushion Project DIY sewing skills Graphics Pop-up card Slot together decoration Product Design Key ring project Drawing skills

Food Healthy Eating Basic skills Textiles Cushion Project DIY sewing skills Graphics Pop-up card Slot together decoration Product Design Key ring project Drawing skills Written Key Assessment 1 based on knowledge and skills from one specific area of study above. Practical Key Assessment from one specific area of study above.


Food Healthy Eating Basic skills Textiles Cushion Project DIY sewing skills Graphics Pop-up card Slot together decoration Product Design Key ring project Drawing skills




8

Food Basic skills Nutrition work based around fruit and vegetables Textiles Apron Project Graphics Gift bag project Mini Photo frame Product Design Flower holder/plastics project Drawing skills

Food Basic skills Nutrition work based around fruit and vegetables Textiles Apron Project Graphics Gift bag project Mini Photo frame Product Design Flower holder/plastics project Drawing skills Written Key Assessment 1 based on knowledge and skills from one specific area of study above. Practical Key Assessment from one specific area of study above.


Food Basic skills Nutrition work based around fruit and vegetables Textiles Apron Project Graphics Gift bag project Mini Photo frame Product Design Flower holder/plastics project Drawing skills




9

Food Food markets/street food World food (farmers) markets. Theory based on macro and micro nutrients. Textiles Tie Dye project Sock monkey project Graphics Image board DVD information packaging Product Design Shop front project

Food Food markets/street food World food (farmers) markets. Theory based on macro and micro nutrients. Textiles Tie Dye project Sock monkey project Graphics Image board DVD information packaging Product Design Shop front project Written Key Assessment 1 based on knowledge and skills from one specific area of study above. Practical Key Assessment from one specific area of study above.


Food Food markets/street food World food (farmers) markets. Theory based on macro and micro nutrients. Textiles Tie Dye project Sock monkey project Graphics Image board DVD information packaging Product Design Shop front project



Design and Technology Curriculum – KS4 Overview


10

NCFE Graphic Design Unit 1: Story boards Typography Packaging GCSE AQA Food preparation and nutrition Practical skills Nutrition

NCFE Graphic Design Unit 1: CD packaging and POS Smoking project GCSE AQA Food preparation and nutrition Practical skills Nutrition Food Investigation Food hygiene Written Key Assessment 1 based on nutrition and practical assessments.

NCFE Graphic Design Unit 2: Artists and Designers Research GCSE AQA Food preparation and nutrition Practical skills Nutrition Food Investigation Special diets Food safety Written Key Assessment 1 based on food safety and hygiene and practical assessments.

NCFE Graphic Design Unit 2: Artists and Designers Practical work GCSE AQA Food preparation and nutrition Practical skills Nutrition Food Investigation Seasonal foods

NCFE Graphic Design Unit 3: Design Brief Research and initial ideas GCSE AQA Food preparation and nutrition Practical skills Nutrition Food Investigation Preparation for Year 10 exam. Mock examination and practical assessments.

NCFE Graphic Design Unit 3 Design Brief Final Design and Evaluation GCSE AQA Food preparation and nutrition Practical skills Nutrition Food Investigation Review of Year 10 examination. Written Key Assessments based on topics covered throughout year and practical assessments.


11

GCSE AQA Graphics CAU Development Modelling Theory GCSE AQA Textiles CAU Construction of final make. Exam questions GCSE AQA Food preparation and nutrition Non-Exam assessment investigation task begun. Exam questions.

GCSE AQA Graphics CAU Development Modelling Progress towards final product net Continuous evaluation begun. Mock examination preparation Written Key Assessment 1 based on Section A CAU to date GCSE AQA Textiles CAU Construction of final make. Mock examination preparation Written Key Assessment 1 based on Section B CAU to date GCSE AQA Food preparation and nutrition Non-Exam assessment investigation task completed. Mock examination preparation Written Key Assessment 1 based on investigation task and section B questions. NEA assessment to date.

GCSE AQA Graphics CAU Development Modelling Construction of final product. Continuous evaluation. Mock examination review Full past paper for mock exam. CAU to date GCSE AQA Textiles CAU Construction of final make. Completion of written CAU work. Mock examination Review Full past paper for mock exam. CAU to date GCSE AQA Food preparation and nutrition Non-Exam assessment practical task begun. Mock examination review Full past paper for mock exam. NEA assessment to date.

GCSE AQA Graphics All CAU complete Preparation for examination and completion of specification CAU to date GCSE AQA Textiles All CAU complete Preparation for examination and completion of specification CAU to date GCSE AQA Food preparation and nutrition Non-Exam assessment practical task complete Preparation for examination and completion of specification Completion of Non-Exam practical task.

GCSE AQA Graphics Preparation for examination and completion of specification CAU final grade GCSE AQA Textiles Preparation for examination and completion of specification CAU final grade GCSE AQA Food preparation and nutrition Preparation for examination and completion of specification All written part of NEA assessment final grade.

GCSE AQA Graphics Examination GCSE AQA Textiles Examination GCSE AQA Food preparation and nutrition Examination

Drama Curriculum – KS3 Overview Year Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Y7 Basic Introduction to Monologues and Duologues Assessment Monologue performance

Basic Introduction to Monologues and Duologues Assessment Duologue performance

Super heroes -Character led narrative Assessment Rehearsal abilities

Super heroes -Character led narrative Assessment Final group performance- Create and sustain different roles and scenarios

Dragon’s Den – development of a script Assessment Presentation in groups

Dragon’s Den – development of a script Assessment Script – presentation of Dragon’s Den

Y8 Basic Introduction to Monologues and Duologues Assessment Monologue performance

Basic Introduction to Monologues and Duologues Assessment Duologue performance

Super heroes -Character led narrative Assessment Rehearsal abilities

Super heroes -Character led narrative Assessment Final group performance- Create and sustain different roles and scenarios

Dragon’s Den – development of a script Assessment Presentation in groups

Dragon’s Den – development of a script Assessment Script – presentation of Dragon’s Den

*As Drama is a new subject, for 2017/18 both Y7 and Y8 will be following the same introductory units. This programme of study will change as our current Year 7s move into Year 8 (September 2018).

Economics AS/A Level


12 Scarcity and choice Demand supply and market

failure Unemployment Inflation Growth and trade

Economic Policies Policy conflicts

Mock preparation Cost curves Wage determination

13 Labour Market Theory of the firm

Labour market failure Economic development

Economic thought International trade

Exam prep Examinations Examinations

English – KS3 and KS4


7

Myths & Legends Reading KA

Ghost Stories Writing KA

Class Novel & Non-fiction Reading KA

Class Novel Writing KA

Shakespeare Reading KA

Poetry Writing KA

8

Gothic Texts Reading KA


Science Fiction Reading KA



Poetry Writing KA

9

The American Novel Reading KA

The American Novel Writing KA

Historical Non-fiction Writing KA

19th/20thC texts Year 9 exam - reading

Shakespeare Writing KA

An Inspector Calls Reading KA

10

Shakespeare Writing KA


Poetry Reading KA

Language Skills Year 10 exam reading/writing

An Inspector Calls Reading KA

19thC novel Reading KA

11

19th C novel Reading KA

Mock Preparation Full Mock GCSE

Poetry & GCSE Oral Lit. Assessment

GCSE Preparation Lang. and Lit. Assessments

GCSE Exams GCSE Exams

English – KS5


12 Language

Teacher A Language Levels Teacher B Language Levels KA: response to unseen text

Teacher A Mode and representation KA: Section A AS response Teacher B Diversity KA: Section B AS response

Teacher A Mode and representation KA: Section A AS response Teacher B Diversity KA: Section B AS response

Teacher A Mode and representation KA: Section A AS response Teacher B Opinion piece KA Opinion piece

Teacher A Language Change KA: Question 1 response Teacher B Coursework

Teacher A Language Change KA: Question 1 response Teacher B Coursework

13 Language

Teacher A Language Change KA: Question 1 response Teacher B Child Language Acquisition KA: Section B response

Teacher A Language Change KA: Question 1 response KA: Question 3 response Teacher B Child Language Acquisition KA: Section B response

Teacher A Coursework Teacher B Coursework

Teacher A Paper 1 Revision KA: whole response Teacher B Paper 2 Revision KA: whole response

Revision Exams

12 Literature

Teacher A 1.Intro to tragedy 2.Othello KA: Section A Othello extract question Teacher B 1.Keats KA: Keats AS question

Teacher A 1.Othello KA: Section A Othello extract question Teacher B 1.Keats KA: Keats AS question

Teacher A 1.Othello KA: Section B Othello question Teacher B 1.Keats KA: Keats AS question 2.Critical Anthology theories

Teacher A 1.Death of a Salesman KA: DOAS AS question Teacher B 1.Critical Anthology theories KA: theory application to a text


Teacher A 1.Intro to Political writing KA: Section A unseen response Teacher B The Kite Runner KA: Section A response

13 Literature


Teacher A 1.Intro to Political writing KA: Section A unseen response 2. Tragedy revision in preparation for mocks Teacher B The Kite Runner KA: Section A response

Teacher A 1.The Handmaid’s Tale KA: Section A response Teacher B The Kite Runner KA: Section A response

Teacher A 1.The Handmaid’s Tale 2.Section C KA: Section C response 2. Revision Teacher B Blake Poetry KA: Section A response

Revision Exams

Geography- KS3, 4 and 5 Overview


7

What is Geography? What is Geography KA

Local fieldwork enquiry + Economic activities Enquiry KA

Map skills Map skills KA

Whitburn goes global Settlement KA

Whitburn goes global National Parks KA

Development

8

Weather Microclimates KA

Climate Climate KA

Ecosystems Amazonia KA

Adventure landscapes Water KA

Adventure landscapes

Environmental issues Envrionmental Issues KA

9 Shopping enquiry Enquiry KA 1

Enquiry KA 2 Tectonics

Tectonics KA Hazards

Hazards weather and climate

Rivers Y9 Exam

Rivers KA Coasts

10 Coasts + Fieldwork Coasts KA

Living world Living world KA

Urban Issues Urban Issues KA Y10 Exams Changing Economic world

Urban fieldwork

11

Fieldwork KA Resource management

Mocks Revision Issue Evaluation P3 GCSE

12 Globalisation Globalisation + KA 1 Coasts + KA1

Globalisation Globalisation + KA 2 Coasts + KA2

Regenerating places KA1 Tectonics +KA1

Regenerating places KA2 Tectonics +KA2

NEA and fieldwork Mocks

13 Superpowers +KA 1 Water + KA1

Superpowers Water + Carbon Cycle Mocks

Global development + connections + KA1 Carbon Cycle + KA1

Global development + connections + KA2 Paper 3 prep

Revision

History - KS3 and KS4 Overview (KA topic)


7

Norman Conquest King and Church – Becket and Henry. How powerful was the king? Why did the barons rebel against John?

Ordinary life in medieval times. The Black Death

The Black Death. The Peasant’s Revolt.

Renaissance / Reformation Henry VII, Henry VIII and the Reformation, Edward and Mary, Elizabeth I, Spanish Armada

Edward and Mary, Elizabeth I, Spanish Armada

8

James I, Gunpowder Plot. Causes of the English Civil War.

The Civil War. Cromwell.

Cromwell. Charles II to the Jacobites. Working conditions in the industrial revolution and reform.

Working conditions in the industrial revolution and reform 19th century Living conditions and public health reform

WW1 Causes The Somme

9

The end of WW1 and the Versailles Treaty

The League of Nations

Causes of WW2 Causes of WW2 1920s USA (Exam – WW2 Causes)

1920s USA

10

Elizabethan England - Background - Politics - Succession - Golden Age - the Poor KA

Elizabethan England - Exploration - Religion - Mary Queen of Scots - Conflict with Spain End of Unit Elizabethan England

Power and the People - Kingship - Parliament Origins - Peasants Revolt - Pilgrimage of Grace - Divine Right Power and the People

Power and the people - American Revolution - The early modern world

Revision for Mock exams

Power and the People - 19th Century - Chartists - Campaigners - Reform - Trade Unions Mock exams Elizabethan England and part of Power and the People

Power and the People - 20th Century - Womens Rights - Workers Rights - Minority Rights Begin 1920’s USA End of Unit - Power and the People


11

(note – we have changed the order from last year, so next year’s Yr 11 will be different)KT 2 Elizabethan England - Life in Elizabethan Times:

Living Standards (social hierarchy)

Responses to Poverty

Culture (including theatre)

Exploration

KA on Elizabethan England KT1/2 (Elizabeth and her Government and Life in Elizabethan England)

KT 3 Elizabethan England - Troubles at Home and Abroad:

Religious Matters Mary Queen of

Scots Spain

KT 4 The Historic Environment: Hardwick Hall Revision for mock exams Mock Exams – full paper 1 – America Opportunity and Inequality and partial Paper 2 – Elizabethan England KT1, KT2, KT4

KT1 Power and the People - Challenging Authority and Feudalism:

Context Medieval

Kingship Revolts and Royal

Authority

KT 2 Challenging Royal Authority:

Context Popular uprisings Divine Right and

Parliamentary Authority

Royal Authority and the Right to Representation

KA on Power and the People KT1/2 KT 3 Power and the People - Reform and Reformers: Context Extending the Franchise Protest and Change Worker's Movement KT 4 Equality and Rights:

Context Women's

Rights Worker's

Rights Minority

Rights

Revision for GCSE exams GCSE Examinations

History – KS5 Overview


12 – Teacher

A

Anglo Saxon England 1035-1066: How stable 1035-42? Norman influence 1042-66? Godwin power 1042-66? How successful was Edward the Confessor? The succession crisis.

Background to Hastings. Why did William win? How did William establish himself on the throne of England by the end of 1066? Rebellions against William.

How much did government and administration change under William? Barons, earls, Church, castles, Domesday, Feudal system etc

Focus on source work skills and demands of source question. Primary sources of the time. Rebellions against/threats to William Rufus. Rufus’ military skills.

Rebellions against/threats to William Rufus. Rufus’ military skills cont. Rufus and the Church

Rufus’ campaigns in France. The death of Rufus. Research Study preparation and choose areas of study.

12 – Teacher

B

Democracy and Dictatorship KT1 - Weimar Germany

German Revolution

Threats Economy Golden Years Rise of Nazis

To what extent were the years 1923-1929 ‘golden years’ for Germany?

KT2 - Nazi Germany

Establishment of the Dictatorship - Gleichschaltung

Terror Role of Hitler Volksgemeinshaft Economy

Which opposition was the bigger threat to Nazism 1933-1939: youth opposition or religious opposition? KT3 - Impact of War on Germany

Economy Holocaust Ordinary German

People Zero Hour denazification,

democratisation, decentralisation, demilitarisation

West Germany East Germany

KT 4 - Divided Germany

FRG Politics Economy Society

GDR Politics Economy Society

Which was more successful post WWII – denazification or democratisation? Assess the success of Adenuer

Revision for end of year exams End of year exams

Popular Culture and the Witchcraze of the 16th and 17th centuries - KT 1 Popular Culture

groups in society

gender religion culture belief in magic socioeconomic

conditions regional

variations


13 –

Teacher A

Research Study

Research Study

Research Study. Revision: Anglo-Saxon – Norman England 1035-1087

Revision: Anglo-Saxon – Norman England 1035-1087

Examinations

Examinations

13 – Teacher

B

Finish Germany 1919-1963 (topic 4 =Divided Germany 1949-1963) Witch craze modules to start. Topic 1/ Popular culture of Early Modern Europe (main questions: To what extent was there a popular culture? And what challenges faced popular culture) To what extent was there an elite popular divide in popular culture in the early modern period

Topic 2/ The rise and decline of the witch craze. (Which various themes were responsible for the rise and decline of the witch craze?) To what extent were religious changes responsible for the early modern witch craze? Topic 3/ The Persecuted (Were there any patterns of persecution in the early modern European witch craze?) To what extent was the early modern witch craze a crime against women? Begin Topic 4/ Response of the authorities (How did the authorities respond to

Finish topic 4. Depth Studies .The witch craze of Germany .The witch craze of East Anglia . The witch craze of Salem. Analysis of two sources based on one depth study Begin revision of Germany

Finish revision of Germany and begin revision of Witch craze

Examinations

Examinations

Literacy Lessons – KS3 Overview


Y7 Spelling strategies Grammar Sentences Word classes Grammar Creative Writing

Y8 Sentences Grammar Spelling Strategies Non-fiction Writing Word Classes Grammar

Media Studies Curriculum – KS3, 4 and 5 Overview

Assessments match the focus for each half term plus incorporate some element of prior learning to match the model of the examination. So for instance in Spring 1 of Y10 we will primarily assess advertising and marketing but we will also call back to Film Industry briefly in the same test.


Y9 Music video Television Drama & Comedy

Video and Computer Games

Video and Computer Games

Film promotion Online and social media

Y10 Film Industry Advertising and marketing

Advertising and marketing / magazines

Television Television / Practical Production

Practical Production

Y11 Video games Music video and websites

Radio Newspapers Examinations Examinations

Y12 Film Industry Advertising and marketing

Newspapers / Magazines Music Video Practical Production Research

Practical Production

Y13 Practical production editing

Television, Radio Video Games Online media Examinations Examinations

Maths Curriculum – KS3 Overview


7/8

WHOLE NUMBERS AND DECIMALS MEASURES, PERIMETER AND AREA EXPRESSIONS AND FORMULA Assessment for both Year 7 and 8 focus on the topics from Autumn 1

FRACTIONS, DECIMALS AND PERCENTAGES ANGLES AND 2D SHAPES

Assessment for both Year 7 and 8 focus on the topics from Autumn 2 with some from Autumn 1

GRAPHS WHOLE NUMBER CALCULATIONS STATISTICS Assessment for both Year 7 and 8 topics from Spring 1 with some from Autumn 2 and Autumn 1

TRANSFORMATIONS AND SYMMETRY EQUATIONS Assessment for both Year 7 and 8 topics from Spring 2 with some from Spring 1,Autumn 2 and Autumn 1

FACTORS AND MULTIPLES WRITTEN CALCULATIONS WITH WHOLE NUMBERS AND DECIMALS CONSTRUCTIONS Assessment for both Year 7 and 8 topics from all topics to date

3D SHAPES RATIO AND PROPORTION PROBABILITY Assessment for both Year 7 and 8 topics from Summer 2 with some from Summer 1 Spring 2, Spring 1, Autumn 2 and Autumn 1

9

Four operations Rounding BODMAS Number sequences metric units of length. Area and perimeter Data Collection Averages Types of numbers Number lines and scales. Directed numbers. Word formulae and rules, Collecting Terms Substitution Properties of shapes Symmetry GCSE Baseline assessment.

Bar charts and stem and leaf diagrams Decimals and fractions Fractions Solving Equations Reflections Rotations Translations Enlargement Assessment focus on the topics from Autumn 1 and 2

Probability Value for money Ratio Co-ordinates Function machines Plotting graphs 3D Solids and views Averages Assessment focus on Spring 1 with some from Autumn 2 and Autumn 1

Percentages HCF and LCM Substitution Multiplying out brackets Angle facts Maps and directions Constructions / loci Scatter Diagrams and correlation Pie Charts Assessment focus on Spring 2 with some from Spring 1,Autumn 2 and Autumn 1

Graphs Direct proportion linear equations Quadrilaterals Symmetry Bearings Rounding using a calculator Indices straight line graphs y= mx + c Circle area and circumference Surface area fractions Mock exam based on any topics covered across KS3

Factorise quadratics Density speed, distance and time graphs Averages Probability HCF, LCM Ratio s Inequalities quadratics Pythagoras Assessment focus on Summer 2 with some from Summer 1 Spring 2, Spring 1, Autumn 2 and Autumn 1

Maths – KS4 Overview


10

PROPERTIES OF ANGLES AND POLYGONS INTEGERS TYPES OF NUMBER Assessment focus on the topics from Autumn 1

INTRODUCTION TO ALGEBRA FORMULAE FUNCTIONS Assessment focus on the topics from Autumn 1 and 2

PATTERNS & SEQUENCES COLLECTING DATA AVERAGES & RANGES CHARTS & GRAPHS Assessment focus on Spring 1 with some from Autumn 2 and Autumn 1

READING SCALES & CONVERTING UNITS COORDINATES STRAIGHT-LINE GRAPHS SCATTER GRAPHS & CORRELATION QUADRATIC Assessment focus on Spring 2 with some from Spring 1,Autumn 2 and Autumn 1

GRAPHS FRACTIONS PIE CHARTS CONSTRUCTIONS, LOCI & 3D-SHAPES LINEAR EQUATIONS & INEQUALITIES Mock exam based on any topics covered to date

DECIMALS FRACTIONS, DECIMALS & PERCENTAGES APPLICATIONS OF PERCENTAGES PERIMETER, AREA, VOLUME & SURFACE AREA Assessment focus on Summer 2 with some from Summer 1 Spring 2, Spring 1, Autumn 2 and Autumn 1

11

PROBABILITY TRIAL & IMPROVEMENT COMPOUND MEASURES, TIMETABLES Assessment focus on the topics from Autumn 1 with some topics from Y10

REAL-LIFE GRAPHS RATIO & PROPORTIONQUADRATIC EQUATIONS SIMULTANEOUS EQUATIONS Full mock examination based on all topics covered from KS3 and KS4

SYMMETRY, SIMILARITY & CONGRUENCE TRANSFORMATIONS PYTHAGORAS THEOREM– TRIGONOMETRY SURDS Mock examination

PROPERTIES OF CIRCLES VECTORS FUNCTIONS TRANSFORMATION OF FUNCTIONS

ALEGEBRAIC PROOF REVISION

Examination Period

Maths – KS5 Overview - Mathematics


12

Algebra functions Data presentation Quantities & mechanics Kinematics Trigonometry Baseline AS level assessment

Further Algebra Probability Forces Newton's law Vectors Assessment focus on the topics from Autumn 1 and 2

Statistical distributions Co-ordinate geometry Data presentation Differentiation Integration Assessment focus on Spring 1 with some from Autumn 2 and Autumn 1

Exponentials and logarithms Statistical hypothesis testing Sampling Kinematics Assessment focus on Spring 2 with some from Spring 1,Autumn 2 and Autumn 1

Revision based on all topics covered to date

Algebra functions Data presentation Quantities and mechanics Kinematics Trigonometry

13

Differentiation Algebraic Fractions Functions Logs and exponentials Kinematics Dynamics Assessment focus on the topics from Autumn 1

Trig 1 Numerical Methods Functions 2 Trig 2 Differentiation 2 Dynamics Statistics Assessment focus on the topics from Autumn 1 and 2

Partial fractions Parametric Equations Binomial Expansion Moments Assessment focus on Spring 1 with some from Autumn 2 and Autumn 1

Differentiation Integration Vectors Revision Assessment focus based on all topics covered to date

Revision Examination Period

Maths – KS5 Overview – Further Mathematics


12

Complex numbers Series Discrete probability distributions Matrices Baseline As level assessment

Poisson and Binomial distributions (part 1) Algebra and functions Momentum and impulse Proof Assessment focus on the topics from Autumn 1 and 2

Poisson and Binomial distributions (part 2) Chi squared tests Vectors Assessment focus on Spring 1 with some from Autumn 2 and Autumn 1

Calculus Differentiation Work, energy and power Elastic collisions in one dimension Assessment focus on Spring 2 with some from Spring 1,Autumn 2 and Autumn 1

Revision based on all topics covered to date

Possible Examination Period or Start new A2 content

13

Calculus Differentiation Work, energy and power Elastic collisions in one dimension Trigonometry Numerical Methods Functions Dynamics Statics Kinematics Centre of Mass Binomial and Poisson Distribution Assessment focus on the topics from Autumn 1

Partial fractions Parametric Equations Binomial Expansion Moments Differentiation Integration Vectors Work, energy and power Continuous Random Variables Continuous Uniform Distribution Assessment focus on the topics from Autumn 1 and 2

Inequalities Series Collisions Second order differential equations Normal approximations Population and Samples Assessment focus on Spring 1 with some from Autumn 2 and Autumn 1

Complex numbers First order differential equations Statics of rigid bodies Maclaurin and Taylor Series Polar Co-ordinates Hypothesis Testing Assessment focus based on all topics covered to date

Revision Examination Period

MFL – KS3 and 4 Overview


Y7 French

Bridging unit primary to secondary W + L + R assessments

Personal description S assessment

School L + R assessments

Hobbies S assessments

Y8 French

Home town R+W assessments

Technology + start perfect tense L+S assessments

A week’s past holiday R+W assessments

Spanish taster lessons - Myself, my family and friends

Y9 French

A week’s past holiday (will be changed in 2018-19) R+W assessments

Past times with variety of tenses L+S assessments

Sport/ health R+W assessments

World of work/ studies Year 9 exam

Social life and holidays

Y9 Spanish

Clothes/ fashion/ shopping R+W assessments

Hobbies and technology L+S assessments

School R+W assessments

Health Year 9 exam

Plans for the future

Y10 Identity and culture Topic 1: me, myself and friends R assessments + translation KA

Identity and culture Topic 2: technology in everyday life R+W KA

Identity and culture Topic 3: Free-time activities

Identity and culture Topic 4: Customs and Festivals Mock: all skills (part of S assessments only)

Local…global areas of interest Topic 1: home, town, neighbourhood and region

Local…global areas of interest Topic 2: social issues L+R assessments

Y11 Local…global areas of interest Topic 3: global issues Extended writing

Local…global areas of interest Topic 4: travel and tourism Full mock exam

Current and future studies and employment Topic 1: my studies Past papers

Current and future studies and employment Topic 2: life at school and college

Current and future studies and employment Topic 3: education post 16

Current and future studies and employment Topic 4: jobs, career choices and ambitions

Music

Year Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

7 KA: Baseline Test. Rhythm, note values, Simple time signatures Group rhythm composition.

KA:Treble clef, flats and sharps, notes of keyboard Performing KA: ‘Surprise symphony’

Instruments of the orchestra /families Performing KA: ‘Surprise symphony’

Instruments Continued KA: Listening/ Instrument recognition

Pentatonic, Ostinato, polyrhythm, Cross rhythm, Improvisation, Call and response, Vocables, oral tradition, African instruments, unison, acapella, master drummer, Syncopation. KA: KOKO:’Yiri’

Instruments of the orchestra recap. Intro to Sibelius. KA: Composing a melody


8 Chords, Rhythm, note lengths and simple time signatures. Major intervals Composing a theme (from yr7) and variation KA: ABRSM grade 1 standard

Listening: What makes a good melody? Frere Jacques variations. Intro to Perfect intervals. KA: Composing theme and variations.

‘The Blues’ ‘Thinking Blues –listening 12 bar blues chords, walking bass, 7th chords, improvisation using blues scale.

‘The Blues’ continued KA: Performing 12 bar blues

‘Reggae’ Bob Marley contribution (’three little birds’) Calypso KA: Performing ‘I’m Yours’

Soca Salsa Mento Research and presentation on Reggae artists. KA: Performing ‘I’m Yours’

Year Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring1 Spring 2 Summer 1

9 Intro to Baroque period. Major and Perfect Intervals Rhythm, note values and simple time signature recap, Key signatures, Treble and Bass clef recap. KA: ABRSM grade 1+ standard

Baroque period cont. Baroque orchestra, Harpsichord, continuo, Ornaments, Maj/min, Terraced dynamics, Imitation KA: Composing a ground bass

‘Musicals’ What is a musical? Chicago, Opera, A chorus line, Wicked KA: Performing ‘All that Jazz’

Wicked: Defying Gravity Analysis KA:Year 9 Mock exam KA: Performing ‘All that Jazz’

Film Music Role of music in film,

Listening: E.T., Casino Royale, Jaws, Batman. Performing: James Bond, Cartoon clichés/mickey

mousing.

KA: Composing music to fit Wallace and Gromit film clip


10 – GCSE Music

Describing music using the elements. AOS1: Instrumental music Bach:Brandenburg concerto no. 5 Solo Performance first review.

AOS1: Instrumental music Beethoven: Piano sonata ‘Pathetique’ Composition 1

AOS2:Vocal music Purcell: ‘Music for a while’ Ensemble Performance first review.

AOS2:Vocal music Queen: ‘Killer Queen’

AOS3: Music for Stage and Screen

Schwartz:’Defying gravity’ from Wicked

Year 10 Mock Exam.

AO3: Music for Stage and Screen

Williams: ‘Main title/rebel blockade' from

‘Star Wars’


11 Composition 2 from EDEXCEL brief (published September)

Solo performance exam Mock revision and examination

Review mock listening exam AOS 4: Fusions Afro Celt Sound System: ‘Release’ Ensemble performance exam

AOS 4:Fusions Spalding: ‘Samba Em Preludio’ Revision of all AOS

GCSE Revision GCSE Examinations

Music KS5 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts


12 Harmony to grade 5 Theory +. Basic 4 part harmonic Cadence rules. Listening / Appraising: Vocal Music & Instrumental Pieces. Ongoing assessments. Solo Performance First piece Assessment.

Harmony to grade 5 Theory +. Basic 4 part harmonic Cadence rules. Listening / Appraising: Vocal Music & Instrumental Pieces. Ongoing assessments. Free Composition development.

Free Composition for first assessment. Listening / Appraising: Vocal Music & Instrumental Pieces. Ongoing assessments.

Second solo piece for assessment. Listening / Appraising: Film Music & Popular Music and Jazz. Ongoing assessments.

Listening / Appraising: Film Music & Popular Music and Jazz. Ongoing assessments.

KA: Free Composition completed for first

assessment.

Listening / Appraising: Film Music & Popular

Music and Jazz.

KA: Y12 examination.

KA: Solo Performance full recital first

assessment.

13 KA: To Start Composition to Brief. Development of 4 part Harmony to exam criteria. Listening / Appraising: Fusions & New Directions. Ongoing assessments.

Listening / Appraising: Fusions & New Directions. Ongoing assessments. KA: Composition to Brief Ongoing. KA: Y13 Mock Examination.

KA: Performance Recital recorded to Examination specification. KA: Composition to Brief Ongoing. Listening / Appraising: Fusions & New Directions.

KA: Completed Composition to Brief. Exam Revision.

Exam Revision & Examination.

Examinations

PE – Core PE


Y7 All – Fitness/ Cross Country Boys – Rugby Girls - Netball

Boys – Football Girls – STEPS/Fitness

Boys – Fitness/Table Tennis Girls – Rugby/ Trampolining

Boys – Table Tennis/ Handball Girls – Rugby/ Trampolining

Boys – Athletics Girls - Handball

Boys – Cricket Girls – Athletics / Netball
















Y10 Boys – Outdoor Fitness/ Fitness Suite Girls – Indoor Games / Netball

Boys – Football/ Indoor Games Girls – Aerobics/ Fitness Suite

Boys – Indoor Games / Outdoor Fitness Girls – Aerobics / Trampolining

Boys – Basketball/Rugby Girls – Football/Fitness Suite

Boys – Athletics Girls – Netball / Cricket

Boys – Cricket / Tennis Girls - Athletics


Y11 Boys – Outdoor Fitness/ Fitness Suite Girls – Indoor Games / Netball

Boys – Football/ Indoor Games Girls – Aerobics/ Fitness Suite

Boys – Indoor Games / Outdoor Fitness Girls – Aerobics / Trampolining

Boys – Basketball/Rugby Girls – Football/Fitness Suite

Boys – Athletics Girls – Netball / Cricket

EXAMINATION PERIOD

PE – GCSE

PE –BTEC


Y10 Theory - Applied anatomy and physiology Practical – Football / Netball

Theory - Movement analysis Practical – Rugby / Trampolining

Theory - Applied anatomy and physiology Practical – Badminton / Football

Theory - Physical training Practical – Table Tennis / Climbing

Theory - Physical Training Practical – Athletics / Tennis

Practical – Athletics / Tennis / Cricket


Y11 Theory – Health, fitness and well-being Practical – Football / Netball

Theory – Sports psychology Practical – Rugby / Trampolining / Table Tennis

Theory – Coursework (KA) Practical – Badminton / Football / Climbing

Theory – Socio-cultural influences Practical – Moderation (KA)

Theory – Revision

EXAMINATION PERIOD


Y10 Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise Learning Aim A Unit 2: Practical Sports Performance Learning Aim A

Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise Learning Aim A Unit 2: Practical Sports Performance Learning Aim A

Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise Learning Aim B Unit 2: Practical Sports Performance Learning Aim B

Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise Learning Aim B Unit 2: Practical Sports Performance Learning Aim B

Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise Learning Aim C Unit 2: Practical Sports Performance Learning Aim C

Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise Learning Aim C Unit 2: Practical Sports Performance Learning Aim C


Y11 Unit 5: Training for Personal Fitness Learning Aim A and B

Unit 5: Training for Personal Fitness Learning Aim C and D

Unit 6: Leading Sports Activities Learning Aim A

Unit 6: Leading Sports Activities Learning Aim B

Unit 6: Leading Sports Activities Learning Aim C

EXAMINATION PERIOD

PE - AS / A level


Y12 Anatomy and Physiology – Skeletal System

Anatomy and Physiology – Muscular System

Anatomy and Physiology – Cardiovascular System

Anatomy and Physiology – Respiratory System

Exercise Psychology – Diet and Nutrition

Exercise Psychology – Training Methods

Sport & Society Pre-industrial Britain Post-industrial Britain

Sport & Society 20th Century Britain 21st Century Britain

Sport in Society Modern Olympic Games

Sport in Society Hosting global sporting events

Biomechanics – Newton’s Laws of Motion and Forces

Biomechanics – Levers and Movement Analysis

Skill Acquisition Skills and Types of Practice

Skill Acquisition Skills and Movement

Skill Acquisition Stages of learning and Guidance

Skill Acquisition Feedback

Sport Psychology Individual differences

Sport Psychology Team Dynamics and Goal setting


Y13 Anatomy and Physiology – Energy Systems

Anatomy and Physiology - Effects on body systems

Exercise Physiology - Injury Prevention and Rehab Methods

Practical Performance and Non Exam Assessment (KA)


Sport & Society Ethics and Deviance in Sport Commercialisation and Media

Sport & Society Routes to Sporting Excellence Modern Technology in Sport

Biomechanics Linear Motion Angular Motion

Biomechanics Fluid Mechanics Projectile Motion

Revision

Skill Acquisition Memory Models

Sport Psychology Attribution

Sport Psychology Confidence and self-efficacy in sports Performance.

Sport Psychology Leadership in sport and Stress Management

Revision

Philosophy, Ethics and Christian Thought Curriculum – KS5 Overview Assessment takes place on a weekly basis. Students are given an overview of the content they will study each week, along with an essay question that they complete each week. The essay question is returned within a week


Y12 – Teacher A

Philosophy Philosophical language and thought The existence of God

God and the world Christian Thought Insight

Foundations Revision Philosophy The nature and attributes of God

Y12 – Teacher A

Ethics Normative ethical theories: religious approaches

Normative ethical theories

Applied ethics Christian Thought Foundations Revision Ethics Sexual ethics

Y13 – Teacher A

Philosophy Religious language: negative, analogical or symbolic

Religious language: twentieth-century perspectives.

Christian Thought Religious pluralism and theology Religious pluralism and society

The challenge of secularism


Y13 – Teacher B

Ethics Meta-ethical theories

Conscience Christian Thought Gender and society Gender and theology

Liberation Theology Revision Examinations

PSHE Curriculum – KS3 Overview


7 Assembly of Light

Introduction to PSHE

Pedestrian Safety

Road Safety

Young Carers

Smoking / Alcohol

Christmas Around the World

Government in the UK / Rights and Responsibilities

Show Racism the Red Card

Pocket Money

Real Smart about Drugs

Homophobic language

Careers Induction

Interpersonal skills

Healthy Eating / Achieving goal

Equality

Basic Hygiene, Wellbeing and Health, How to use the NHS / Health Care, Illness, Coping with stress, Mental Health, Positivity and self esteem,

PSHE Review

PREVENT lesson 1, One Britain, PREVENT lesson 2, UK Laws, Parliament, Home budget, Rumours

Everyone is individual, Respecting differences and working together, Bullying, Friendship groups, Looking to the future, Planning for next year

8 Prevent / Extremism

Relationships

Improving confidence and overcoming shyness

Healthy lifestyle

Road Safety

First aid and its relevance

Show Racism the red card

TOPICS MIXED ACROSS THE TERM FOR RESOURCES

First Aid CPR

First Aid Practical (using Call Push Rescue Dummies)

Gambling

Improving body image Church Service

Improving your self-body image

Alcohol (2 LESSONS)

Mental Health

Abuse

What is Cancer, Mental Health Disorders, Depression, Healthy Eating, Stress, Immunisation and Vaccination, Physical Health, PSHE Review

Terror attack recap, Community Cohesion, Britishness – Values, Britishness – Beliefs and Faith, Britishness Challenging

Being safe online and gaming, Stereotypes, Travel, Types of bullying – Race/ Culture / Sexism / Ableism, Bereavement and change, Planning for next year

9 Why Rush

Quality of life for a child / child labour

United nations

Baby care (using interactive babies)

Opening a bank account

SRE

Show Racism the Red card

Interview skills

Church service

Effects of media on body image

CV writing

TOPICS MIXED ACROSS THE TERM FOR OUTSIDE SPEAKERS

Teenage cancer trust talk

SRE

First Aid

Physical Bullying Talk to us (NHS Talks)

Mental Health Disorders, Depression, Sexual Health, Coping with Death and Bereavement, Healthy Eating, Physical Health, Stress, PSHE Review

Terror attack recap, Community Cohesion, Britishness –Values, Britishness – Beliefs and Faith, Britishnes, Challenging Discrimination, Britishness – Democracy, Britishness – The Law, Dilemma

Travel, Media and Relationships, Body image, Stereotypes, Looking to the Future, Planning for next Year

PSHE Curriculum – KS4 and 5 Overview


10 Realities of Teenage Pregnancy

Unhealthy Relationships

Church Service

Self-Harm and Depression

Positivity and Self esteem

Coping with Death and Bereavement

Future Relationships and Friendships

Managing Money

Show Racism the Red Card

Coping with Exams

STIs and Contraception

Employment

Work experience prep

(Work experience )

Body image

SRE

11 Healthy Relationships (Outside speakers)

POD Casts

Progress files / CV

Financial wellbeing

(Mock exams)

Christmas Budget

Extremism

Show racism the red card

SRE Reflection on school life

Assembly of light

Study skills

Study leave

12 Planning / Organisation / Deadlines

MacMillan Coffee Morning

Road Safety

Consolidation of skills

Amnesty Write for Rights

Christmas Quiz

Study for Mocks

Holocaust Survivor

Lenten form group challenge – Random acts of kindness

Child poverty

Gender and Sexuality

First Aid

Festival Drugs

UCAS / Prep for work experience

13 UCAS / EPQ

MacMillan coffee morning

Interview prep

Road Safety

Interview perp

Amnesty Write for Rights

WMHD (Outside speaker)

Holocaust Survivor

Independent living – Cooking on a budget (practical)

Independent Living

Independent living (Housing / no means no)

Exams

Exams

Psychology AS/A Level


12 – Teacher

A

Approaches & Memory (applied RM) October Year 12 assessment on all topics studied so far

Approaches & Memory (applied RM) Memory end of topic assessment

Social Influence (applied RM + comparison of approaches ) Approaches assessment

Social Influence (applied RM + comparison of approaches) Social influence end of topic assessment

Biopsychology/inferential statistics (Summer project work) Biopsychology assessment

Revision and preparation for mock exams

12 - Teacher

B

Psychopathology & Biopsychology & RM (one hour per 2 weeks dedicated to RM) October Year 12 assessment on all topics studied so far

Psychopathology & Biopsychology & RM (one hour per 2 weeks dedicated to RM) Psychopathology end of topic assessment

Attachment & RM (one hour per 2 weeks dedicated to RM) Research methods assessment

Attachment & RM (one hour per 2 weeks dedicated to RM) Attachment end of topic assessment

Research Methods (Year 2) (Summer project work)

Revision and preparation for mock exams

13 – Teacher

A

Forensic Psychology/Issues and Debates (RM) (one hour per 2 weeks dedicated to RM) Paper 1 and paper 2 topics assessment

Forensic Psychology/Issues and Debates (RM) (one hour per 2 weeks dedicated to RM) Mock exams – paper 1 and paper 2 in full – paper 3 made up of 3 topics rather than the full 4

Schizophrenia & Biopsychology/ Issues and Debates (one hour per 2 weeks dedicated to RM) Forensic assessment

Schizophrenia & Biopsychology/ Issues and Debates (one hour per 2 weeks dedicated to RM) Schizophrenia assessment

REVISION AND EXAM PREPARATION

Students on exam leave:

13 – Teacher

B

Gender & Approaches (finish comparison of approaches/eclectic approach then exam practice) Paper 1 and paper 2 topics assessment

Gender & RM (one hour per 2 weeks dedicated to RM) Mock exams - paper 1 and paper 2 in full – paper 3 made up of 3 topics rather than the full 4

RM/ debates / Revision memory/attachment/social influence/psychopathology/RM/approaches + biopsychology Gender assessment

RM/ Debates/ Revision memory/attachment/social influence/psychopathology/RM/approaches + biopsychology Issues/debates/approaches assessment

REVISION AND EXAM PREPARATION

Students on exam leave:

RE Curriculum – KS3 and KS4 Overview


Y7 How can RE help me to understand my community KA

Where is God? Where is God? KA

How do contemporary images reflect faith communities?

How do contemporary images reflect faith communities? KA

Is faith hidden? Then: ‘The Trinity’.

Y8 Is death the end? KA

How do society and the media portray Islam? What is the impact of difference and diversity on faith communities?

Is it fair?

Is it fair? KA

Can conflict ever be justified?

How should we treat others? Then: Do sacred texts enable individuals and groups to support faith and respond in times of crisis?

Y9 Religion and life KA

Religion and life (cont.)

Religion, peace and conflict

Religion, peace and conflict cont. KA

Religion, crime and punishment Mocks

Religion, crime and punishment.

Y10 Religion and life (cont. from Yr 9). Abortion & euthanasia. KA

The Existence of God and Revelation or Relationships and families. KA

Christianity Christianity Christianity Mocks.

Christianity KA

Y11 Christianity Practices KA

Islam or Buddhism Islam or Buddhism Islam or Buddhism Revision for external exams.

Examinations

Science Curriculum - Biology Curriculum – KS3, 4 and 5 Overview


Y7 Cells MRS GREN Teacher assessed prac

Cells MRS GREN Topic test on cells and Mrs Gren

Animal Reproduction Basic genetics Teacher assessed prac

Animal Reproduction Basic genetics Topic test

Feeding Relationships

Classification

Food chains / webs

Pyramids of number

Pollution in a food chain Teacher assessed prac

Feeding Relationships

Classification

Food chains / webs

Pyramids of number

Pollution in a food chain Topic test

Y8 Photosynthesis Respiration Teacher assessed prac

Photosynthesis Respiration Topic test on Photosynthesis and respiration

Breathing Circulation Smoking Teacher assessed prac

Breathing Circulation Smoking Topic test

Digestion including enzymes Teacher assessed prac

Digestion including enzymes Topic test

Y9 Cell Biology

Cell Biology

Cell Biology

Organisation

Organisation

Organisation

Y10 Infection and response

Infection and response

Bioenergetics

Homeostasis and response

Homeostasis and response

Inheritance, variation and evolution

Y11 Inheritance, variation and evolution

Ecology

Ecology

Revision Exams Exams

Y12 Biological molecules and cells

Biological molecules and cells

Organisms exchange substances with their surroundings and Genetics



Energy transfers and organisms respond to changes.

Y13 Energy transfers and organisms respond to changes.

Genetics, population and evolution and Gene expression

Genetics, population and evolution and Gene expression

Revision Exams Exams

Science Curriculum - Chemistry Curriculum – KS3 Overview


Y7 States of Matter Assessment: End of topic test covering knowledge, skills and understanding based around SATs style and test base questions Core Practical skills: In the style of Required practical from GCSE and A level

Properties of Materials Assessment: End of topic test covering knowledge, skills and understanding Core Practical skills: In the style of Required practical from GCSE and A level

Acids and Alkalis Assessment: End of topic test covering knowledge, skills and understanding Core Practical skills: In the style of Required practical from GCSE and A level

Y8 Elements and Compounds Assessment: End of topic test covering knowledge, skills and understanding Core Practical skills: In the style of Required practical from GCSE and A level

What is a chemical change? Assessment: End of topic test covering knowledge, skills and understanding Core Practical skills: In the style of Required practical from GCSE and A level

How can I make a reaction go faster? Assessment: End of topic test covering knowledge, skills and understanding Core Practical skills: In the style of Required practical from GCSE and A level.

Science - Chemistry Curriculum – KS4 Overview


9 4.1. 1A Simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes

4.1.1 A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes Introduction to 4.1.2 The Periodic Table Key Assessment 1: 4.1.1 End of topic test.

4.1.2 The Periodic Table

Completion of 4.1.2 The Periodic Table Key Assessment 2: 4.1.2 End of topic test 4.9.1 The composition and evolution of the Earth’s early atmosphere.

Year 9 Mock Exams 4.9.2 Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases. Intro to 4.9.3 Common atmospheric pollutants and their sources

Completion of 4.9.3 Common atmospheric pollutants and their sources Key Assessment 3: 4.9 End of topic test 4.2.1 Chemical Bonds, ionic, covalent and metallic

10 4.2.2 How bonding and structure are related to properties of substances. Key Assessment 1: 4.2.1 and 4.2.2 Bonding assessment

4.2.3 Structure and Bonding of Carbon 4.4.4 Bulk and Suface properties of matter including nanoparticles (Chem only) 4.6.1 Rates of Reaction Required Practical 5. Key Assessment 2: Exam questions covering 4.2.3/4.4.4 and 4.6.1 4.5.1 Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions

4.6.2 Reversible Reactions and dynamic equilibrium Key Assessment 3: 4.6.2 End of topic test. Introduction to 4.4. Chemical Changes 4.4.1 Reactivity of Metals.

4.4 Continued: 4.4.2 Reactions of acids Required Practical 1

4.4.3 Electrolysis Required Practical 3 Year 10 Mock Examinations

4.5.2 Chemical cells and fuel cells (chem only) Key Assessment 4: 4.4 and 4.5.2 End of topic test 4.10.1 Using the Earth’s resources and obtaining potable water. 4.10.2 Life Cycle assessment and Recycling.


11 4.10.2 Life Cycle assessment and Recycling Required Practical 8 4.10.3 Using Materials (Chem only) Key Assessment 1: 4.10 End of topic test. 4.10.4 The Haber Process and the use of NPK fertilisers (Chem Only)

4.3 Quantitative Chemistry. Year 11 mock exams

4.3 Quantitative Chemistry continued. Intro to 4.8 4.8.1 Purity formulations and chromatography 4.8.2 Identification of common gases Required Practical 6 Key Assessment 2: 4.3 End of Topic Test

4.8.3 Identification of ions by chemical and spectroscopic means (Chem only) Required Practical 7 Key Assessment 3: 4.8 End of Topic Test Intro to 4.7 Organic Chemistry

4.7 Organic Chemistry 7th of May (AM) - 8462 Paper 1 - 1hr 45mins

13th of June (AM) - 8462 Paper 2 - 1hr 45mins

11 Trilogy Revision Lessons

4.1 Atomic Structure and the periodic table 4.2 Bonding, structure and the properties of matter Teacher Assessed Examination Questions

4.3 Quantitative Chemistry 4.4 Chemical Changes 4.5 Energy Changes 4.8 Chemical Analysis 4.6 The Rate and Extent of chemical change Teacher assessed Examination Questions

4.7 Organic Chemistry 4.9 Chemistry of the Atmosphere 4.10 Using the Earth's resources and obtaining potable water 17 May 2018 (AM) 8464/C/1F and 1H 1hr 15 mins

Science - Chemistry Curriculum – KS5 Overview


12 – Teacher A Intro Project and Intro Assessment 3.1.1 Atomic structure 3.1.2 Amount of substance Required Practical 1

3.1.7 Oxidation, reduction and redox equations 3.1.7 Assessment Intro to 3.2 Inorganic Chemistry

3.2 Inorganic Chemistry 3.2.1 Periodicity 3.2.2 Group 2, the alkaline earth metals 3.2.3 Group 7(17), the halogens Required Practical 2 3.2 Assessment

3.1.4 Energetics Required Practical 4 3.1.4 Assessment Intro to 3.1.5 Kinetics

3.1.5 Kinetics Required Practical 3 3.1.5 Assessment 3.1.6 Chemical Equilibria, Le Chatelier’s Principle and Kc

3.1.6 Assessment 7404/1 Inorganic and Physical Chemistry 1h 30m 22 May 2018 am 7404/2 Organic and Physical Chemistry 1h 30m 25 May 2018 am

Mock Examinations 3.1.8 Thermodynamics (A Level Only. Summer Task

12 -Teacher B Intro Project and Intro Assessment 3.1.3 Bonding Key Assessment 1: Covering 3.1.1, 3.1.2 and 3.1.3

3.3.1 Introduction to organic chemistry 3.3.1 Assessment 3.3.2 Alkanes

3.3.2 Alkanes 3.3.2 Assessment 3.3.3 Halogenoalkanes

3.3.4 Alkenes 3.3.4 Assessment 3.3.5 Alcohols 3.3.5 Assessment Required Practical 6

3.3.6 Organic Analysis 3.3.6 Assessment Required Practical 5 7404/1 Inorganic and Physical Chemistry 1h 30m 22 May 2018 am 7404/2 Organic and Physical Chemistry 1h 30m 25 May 2018 am

Mock Examinations 3.3.10 Aromatic Chemistry 3.3.10 Assessment Summer Task


13- Teacher A 3.1.8 Thermodynamics (A Level Only) 3.1.8 Assessment 3.1.12 Acids and bases (A-level only) Required Practical 9

3.1.12 Acid and Bases continued 3.1.12 Exam Questions Assessment. Mock Examinations 3.1.11 Electrode Potentials and Electrochemical cells (A Level Only).

3.1.11 Electrode Potentials and Electrochemical Cells (A Level Only) Required Practical 8 3.1.11 Assessment 3.2.5 Intro to Transition Metals

3.2.5 Transition Metals 3.2.5 Assessment

3.2.6 Reactions of ions in aquesous solutions (A Level only) Required Practical 11

7405/1 Inorganic and Physical Chemistry 2h 05 June 2018 pm 7405/2 Organic and Physical Chemistry 2h 12 June 2018 pm 7405/3 Paper 3 2h 20 June 2018 am

13 –Teacher B 3.3.7 Optical isomerism 3.3.7 Assessment 3.3.8 Aldehydes and ketones 3.3.8 Assessment 3.3.9 Carboxylic acids and derivatives 3.3.9 Assessment Required Practical 10 3.3.11 Amines 3.3.11 Assessment

3.3.12 Polymers 3.3.12 Assessment 3.3.13 Amino acids, proteins and DNA 3.3.13 Assessment 3.3.15 NMR spectroscopy 3.3.15 Assessment Mock Examinations

3.3.16 Chromatography Required Practical 12 3.3.16 Assessment 3.3.14 Organic synthesis 3.3.14 Assessment

3.1.9 Rate equations Required Practical 7 3.1.9 Assessment 3.1.10 Equilibrium Constants Kp for homogeneous systems 3.1.10 Assessment

3.2.4 Properties of Period 3 elements and their Oxides (A Level Only) 3.2.4 Assessment

7405/1 Inorganic and Physical Chemistry 2h 05 June 2018 pm 7405/2 Organic and Physical Chemistry 2h 12 June 2018 pm 7405/3 Paper 3 2h 20 June 2018 am

Science - Physics Curriculum – KS3 and 4 Overview


Y7 Energy (end of topic test) Forces (end of topic test) Space (end of topic test)

Y8 Forces and motion (end of topic test) Light and sound (end of topic test) Electricity and magnetism (end of topic test)

Y9 Energy transfers & efficiency (end of topic test) Half term 1: National and global energy resources.(end of topic test) Half term 2: Electricity and series and parallel circuits. (end of topic test)

Half term 1: Energy work and power (end of topic test) Half term 2: Forces (end of topic test)

Y10 Density (end of topic test)

Internal energy

Specific latent heat Specific heat capacity (end of topic test)

Pressure (end of topic test)

Atomic structure and radiation (end of topic test)

Circuits, electricity and resistance (end of topic test)

Resistance

Mains electricity

National grid

Electric fields

Static (end of topic test) Mock exams also

Y11 Forces (elasticity, moments, pressure, motion graphs, terminal velocity, Newton’s laws) (end of topic test)

Mock exams also Red denotes Physics only. Black denotes Physics and trilogy.

Forces (Momentum) Waves (end of topic test) Electromagnets (end of topic test)

Space (end of topic test) then examinations

Science Curriculum - Physics Curriculum – KS5 Overview Year Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Y12 – Teacher A

Introductory Lessons 3.4.1.3 Linear motion and SUVAT equations. 3.4.1.1 Scalars and vectors. KA 3.4.1.4 Projectile motion KA 3.4.1.3 Motion graphs KA RP3 – Determination of g by a freefall method.

3.4.1.5 Newton’s Laws of motion KA 3.4.1.2 Moments KA 3.4.1.6 Momentum and impulse KA 3.4.1.7 Work, energy and power 3.4.1.8 Conservation of energy KA

3.5.1.1 Basics of electricity KA 3.5.1.2 Current-voltage characteristics KA 3.5.1.3 Resistivity RP5 – Determination of resistivity of a wire using a micrometre, ammeter and voltmeter. KA

3.5.1.4 Circuits KA 3.5.1.5 Potential divider KA 3.5.1.6 EMF and internal resistance RP6 – Investigation of the emf and internal resistance of electric cells and batteries. KA

3.4.2.1 Bulk properties of solids KA 3.4.1.2 Young modulus KA RP4 – Determination of the Young modulus by a simple method. KA

Review & Mock Exams

Y12 – Teacher B

Investigative Skills 3.2.1 Particles

3.2.2 Electromagnetic Radiation & Quantum Phenomena

Key Assessment

3.3.1 Progressive & Stationary Waves (P1)

3.3.2 Refraction, Diffraction & Interference (P2)

3.3.2 Refraction, Diffraction & Interference (P2

Review & Mock Exams

Y13 – Teacher A

3.7 Fields and their consequences RP9 - Investigation of the charge and discharge of capacitors. Analysis techniques should include log-linear plotting leading to a determination of the time constant, RC

3.7 Fields and their consequences KA RP10 - 10: Investigate how the force on a wire varies with flux density, current and length of wire using a top pan balance.

RP11- Investigate, using a search coil and oscilloscope, the effect on magnetic flux linkage of varying the angle between a search coil and magnetic field direction.

2.8 Nuclear physics RP12- Investigation of the inverse-square law for gamma radiation.

2.8 Nuclear physics KA Begin revision for exams

Revision – Exams Examinations

Y13 – Teacher B

3.6 Further mechanics

rotational motion KA


simple harmonic motion KA RP7 - Investigation into simple harmonic motion using a mass–spring system and a simple pendulum.


thermal physics KA RP8 - Investigation of Boyle's law (constant temperature) and Charles’s law (constant pressure) for a gas.

3.11 Engineering Physics KA Begin revision for exams

Revision – Exams Examinations

Sociology AS/A Level


12

Introduction to Sociology x 7 Family x3 Key Assessment : Introduction to Sociology ( Key words and lower tariff exam questions)

Education x 7 Family x3 Key Assessment: Family

Education Research Methods x 7 Family x3 Key Assessment: Education

Research Methods and Theory x 7 Family x3 Key Assessment: Family

Theory x 7 Revision of Education and Family. Key Assessment: Education

Revision of Year 12 topics before mock exams After Mock exams – start of Crime and Deviance and Beliefs in Society KA: Year 12 Mock Exams

13

Crime and Deviance x7 lessons per fortnight Beliefs in Society x3 Key Assessment: Crime and Deviance

Crime and Deviance x 7 Beliefs in Society x3 Revision KA: Year 13 Mock Exams Full 3 papers

Crime and Deviance A2 Theory of Sociology x 7 Beliefs in Society x3 Revision Key Assessment: Beliefs in Society

Revision of all topics Key Assessment: Crime and Deviance and Education

Revision of all topics Key Assessment: In- class mock exam ( Completed beginning of term to inform revision areas)

N/A Summer Exams

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